43-38652 Stinker Jr

LT Bartholomay UPL 73198 UPL 73198 LT Bartholomay in front of Stinker Jr (43-38652)

Scanned from photos taken by Ivan Catherman and left to his family.

398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron 43-38652 Robert W Bartholomay On

Object Number - UPL 73198 - LT Bartholomay in front of Stinker Jr (43-38652)

Delivered Cheyenne 29/8/44; Hunter 10/9/44; Grenier 25/9/44; Assigned 602BS/398BG [K8-V] Nuthampstead 4/10/44; Missing in Action Pilsen 25/4/45 with Paul Colville, Co-pilot: Bob McLaughlin, Navigator: Neil Bartimus, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Vince Ferraro, Radio Operator: Norman Markel, Waist gunner: Harry Overbaugh, Tail gunner: Chas Rawlins (7 Returned to Duty); Ball turret gunner: Chas Walker (Killed in Action); Missing Air Crew Report 14220 [?14218]. flak hit in #4 and set afire. STINKER JR.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 398th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 602nd Bomb Squadron 398th Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator
Guy Bowcock
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 602nd Bomb Squadron 398th Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
3 engineers repairing a B17 engine.
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Engineer, Top Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 25 April 1945

Revisions

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Contributorjmoore43
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Added a space before the words "Tail gunner" in the A/C “Description” to aid readability.

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ContributorEmily
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ContributorAAM
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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 14220 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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